Indiana Monuments

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Monuments and memorials are erected for any number of reasons, and they can be constructed out of nearly any material imaginable. Some monuments are actually historical sites that have been preserved throughout the years, while others have been built in order to memorialize a particular event or time in history. The state of Indiana is home to several such moments, many of which are open to the general public.

State Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The State Soldiers and Sailors Monument, completed in 1901 by artist Bruno Schmitz, was built in the center of Indianapolis and what is known today as “Monument Circle.” The monument itself features various sculptures made primarily out of bronze and stone from a number of prominent artists.

State Soldiers and Sailors MonumentMonument CircleIndianapolis, IN 800-556-INDYnps.gov/history/nr/travel/indianapolis/soldiersandsailors.htm

USS LST Ship Memorial

Originally known as the LST-325, the USS LST saw action in World War II as a part of the Northern Attack Force in the raid of Salerno, Italy and participated in a number of various missions throughout its tenure. Once belonging to the Greek Navy, the USS LST became a part of the USS LST Ship Memorial in Evansville in 2000. The USS LST Ship Memorial is open for public tours Tuesday through Sunday, and children age 5 and under are admitted for free.

The President Benjamin Harrison Home

President Benjamin Harrison lived in Indianapolis from 1889 to 1893 in what is now known as the President Benjamin Harrison Home. Regularly scheduled events such as dinners, plays and sports activities at the President Benjamin Harrison Home are fun, educational and appropriate for the entire family. Admission fees vary depending on the nature of the event that is being held.

The President Benjamin Harrison Home1230 N. Delaware St.Indianapolis, IN 46202317-631-1888presidentbenjaminharrison.org

The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln lived with his family in the state of Indiana from 1816 until 1830 when he moved to Illinois. This home is considered to be the place where Abraham Lincoln matured from a young boy into a man. As to be expected, there is quite a bit of history surrounding the site, which is also home to the tallest flagpole in Indiana, in addition to a historically accurate pioneer homestead known as the Lincoln Living Historical Farm.

The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial2916 E. South St.P.O. Box 1816Lincoln City, IN 47552812-937-4541www.nps.gov/libo/index.htm

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